Factors Related to Increased Ulnar Collateral Ligament Thickness on Stress Sonography of the Elbow in Asymptomatic Youth and Adolescent Baseball Pitchers

Conclusion:
These findings suggest that UCL thickness increases as pitchers get older and heavier and as they increase their pitch volumes.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - November 29, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Atanda, A., Averill, L. W., Wallace, M., Niiler, T. A., Nazarian, L. N., Ciccotti, M. G. Tags: Anatomy, Elbow, Imaging, diagnostic ultrasound, Baseball/Softball Source Type: research